In her biography “A Dream Deferred,” CNN anchor Abby Phillip explores Jesse Jackson’s career and legacy.

Rosa Parks left a legacy of change the United States and the rest of the world.  She died in late October 2005 here in Detroit.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to CNN's Abby Phillip about her new book on the rise of Black politician and activist Jesse Jackson. It's called "A Dream Deferred." ...

Thursday marks the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March.The March took place in Washington, D.C., where African American men from across the world gathered ...

Jason Miccolo Johnson was one of three photojournalists who received the Gordon Parks’ “Choice of Weapons” awards this month ...

The Million Man March wasn’t just an event; it was a turning point in society; a statement not only to the United States, but to the world.

The idea for the Million Man March originated with Minister Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam. Billed as a “holy ...

On many occasions, Lewis courted beatings and arrest in order to bring attention to the racial mistreatment that was ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Jesse Jackson Jr. will launch a run to return to his former seat in Congress, ABC7 learned on Tuesday evening. A colleague confirmed that he will announce his campaign for Illinois' ...

Jesse Jackson Jr. is seeking a return to Congress. Jackson, the son of civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson, announced on his YouTube channel Wednesday that he is running to represent Illinois’s 2nd ...

Former Illinois Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., who pleaded guilty to misusing campaign funds and served time in federal prison, announced a comeback bid Wednesday, entering the Democratic primary for the ...